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Post by NorrinRadd » Sun, 13 May 2012 12:58 pm

There's a Red Wing in Suntec 2f T2/T3 that has Timberlands and some other brands.

There used to be a 'real' outdoors place in the Capital Building on Stamford road before they started renovating there, not sure if they relocated when the renovations started, I can't recall the name of the shop.

Edit: Just read the post by Dale 2, I think he and I were talking about the same place.

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Post by zzm9980 » Sun, 13 May 2012 1:15 pm

Can you do mail order?

endless.com has free international shipping on orders over US$100. Their prices are very good even by US standards, so will blow away anything you find in Singapore.

Plus, they carry Merrell, which is my favorite outdoor brand by far. I hiked to the top of Half Dome and back in a pair of them, and my feet still felt great all things considered.

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Post by amberblush » Mon, 21 May 2012 10:21 am

Chinatown?

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Post by zzm9980 » Mon, 21 May 2012 11:52 am

amberblush wrote:Chinatown?

Do you really think you'd find something that is A) of decent quality, B) large enough for a male caucasian, or C) All of the Above??

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Post by amberblush » Mon, 21 May 2012 5:45 pm

Yes actually, I heard about the availability of gear from a French friend, so I assume so. Wouldn't know for sure till you check it out though,right. These are actual stores, not random bazaar stalls btw...

Unfortunately I don't remember the names except for one : Adventure 21. Just Googled it and it looks like they are in Clarke Quay now.

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Post by Strong Eagle » Mon, 21 May 2012 8:58 pm

I actually found a good pair of Merrell hiking boots at Royal Sporting Goods at Suntec. My size. Good boot. Fits wide feet. Last few pair in US 11.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

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Post by Tony K. C. TONG » Tue, 30 May 2017 8:15 pm

You WILL find them at Decathlon, Level 2 CitySquare Mall

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Post by The Ref » Tue, 30 May 2017 8:37 pm

I didnt read all the replies, but basically you have 3 options:
a) Good quality expensive - Suntec, Newton, etc which are expat haunts
b) Medium price and quality - Decathalon. This is probably the best option
c) Cheap and *variable* quality (some good, some bad) at Queensway, Peninular plaza/ shopping centre or the Beach Rd Army market if it has repoened after renovations

Personally I would choose b) or c)

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Tue, 30 May 2017 10:01 pm

Tony K. C. TONG wrote:You WILL find them at Decathlon, Level 2 CitySquare Mall
One has to wonder why you replied to a post where the poster had already found the boots he wanted 5 years ago.....

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Post by Sia White » Tue, 27 Jun 2017 9:19 pm

Why don`t you try to order them online. Check amazon

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Post by Strong Eagle » Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:04 am

Sia White wrote:Why don`t you try to order them online. Check amazon
You know I bought a pair of boots FIVE YEARS AGO. Hello?

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Post by bgd » Wed, 28 Jun 2017 9:52 am

Strong Eagle wrote:
Sia White wrote:Why don`t you try to order them online. Check amazon
You know I bought a pair of boots FIVE YEARS AGO. Hello?
Probably time for a new pair :D

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Post by Max Headroom » Thu, 29 Jun 2017 7:20 am

bgd wrote:
Strong Eagle wrote:
Sia White wrote:Why don`t you try to order them online. Check amazon
You know I bought a pair of boots FIVE YEARS AGO. Hello?
Probably time for a new pair :D
Hehe.

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Post by Sia White » Thu, 29 Jun 2017 4:19 pm

LOL , I`ve missed the date :D so do you need a new pair now?

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Post by Strong Eagle » Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:56 am

Sia White wrote:LOL , I`ve missed the date :D so do you need a new pair now?
I bought a new pair a couple of years ago. Not so rough on this pair. Off road riding on the Ho Chi Minh trail really wears out boots fast.

Back in Houston, anyway... run over to Academy Sports and Outdoors and have large selection.

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